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Hibiscus Dark Mystery

Hibiscus Dark Mystery

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Welcome this landscape performer into your seasonal lineup! Dark Mystery Hibiscus reliably produces rich, wine-purple foliage that nearly steals the show from the plant's 8-9" white blooms with cherry-red eyes and deep pink veining. Instead the dramatically dark leaves serve as a contrasting backdrop that is anything but subtle. Butterflies will be frequent visitors year after year as Dark Mystery matures. With a rounded plant form and its striking coloration, this amazing hibiscus looks good wherever it is placed. But we like it as a border anchor, in large containers or as a focal point planting.
  • Hardiness Zones 4-9
  • Mature Height 5 - 5.4 feet
  • Bloom Time Midsummer to early fall (Jul-Sep)
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship AsNO.1 Root
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery' PPAF

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SKU: #80679
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Product Details

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    AE AK GU HI PR VI
  • Botanical Name:

    Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery' PPAF
  • Ship As:

    Root
  • Size:

    NO.1
  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Container Gardening, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
  • Flower Color:

    Red, Pink, White
  • Flower Form:

    8-9" rounded overlapping petals.
  • Foliage Type:

    Maple-like thick, leathery leaves
  • Mature Spread:

    5 - 5.4 feet
  • Spacing:

    5 - 5.4 feet

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Roots should be just below the soil surface with the crown at the soil level.
  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained
  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    None, except to prune into desired form.
  • Winter Care:

    Mulch +/- 2"
  • Planting Depth:

    Top of plant should be just below soil level.
  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year
  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

  • Bulbs and Bareroot
    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
    6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25
    6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25
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    8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Reviewed by 1 customer

Unique and striking bush!

Submitted 2 years ago

By Nicole

From Tulsa, Ok

I absolutely love this hardy hibiscus! The batter roots arrived in great condition. Don't fret if you don't see any green and it looks a few sticks fused together. That's how mine came and as a new gardener, I was skeptical. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to get out started - I just planted it, watered it initially after planting with some fertilizer, and let our spring rains wake it up and do the rest! The foliage is a dark purple and against the pale pink flowers it's show stopping gorgeous! Once the weather warmed up last spring, it took off and grew shoots and stems fast. I have nothing but praises to sing about with this plant!! These are pictures of the 2 I have at the house, the 3rd I gifted to a friend.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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